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New Students

Resources and Next Steps for New Hornets

Welcome to Hornet Nation!

We are so excited to have you at Emporia State University! Use this page to guide you as you prepare to become an ESU Hornet.

  1. Log into your ESU account. To set up your first time password visit hornet365.com/newhornet
  2. Submit the general scholarship application at emporia.edu/scholarships
  3. Submit your 2027-28 FAFSA using ESU's school code 001927
  4. Submit part one of your housing application at emporia.edu/reslife
  5. Download the Navigate360 app to view your Hornet Enrollment & Orientation journey. 
  6. Stay on track with updates on enrollment in your ESU student Gmail account!

Need help? Find your admissions counselor on the Find My Counselor page.

Parents, Family and Friends

Visit the next steps page to view helpful information such as housing, financial aid and how your student will pay their bill.

Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Key Dates

  • Aug 24 - Fall Daily Campus Visits Begin
  • Sep 1 - 27-28 Scholarship Library Opens
  • Sep 7 - Campus Closed, Labor Day
  • Oct 1 - Housing Application Part 1 Opens
  • Oct 3 - Black and Gold
  • Oct 24 - ESU Homecoming 
  • Nov 2 - Spring Enrollment Opens
  • Nov 11 - Campus Closed, Veterans Day
  • Nov 26-27 - Campus Closed, Thanksgiving Break
  • Dec 1 - Scholarship Application Priority Date
  • Dec 24 thru Jan 3 - Campus Closed, Winter Break
  • Jan 15 - Spring Hornet Orientation 
  • Jan 18 - Campus Closed, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Jan 19 - Spring Daily Campus Visits Begin
  • Jan 19 - First Day of Spring Classes
  • Jan 27 - Full Housing Application Opens *tentative*
  • March 5 - Hornet Transfer Day
  • March 22 - Summer/Fall Enrollment Opens
  • April 10 - Black and Gold
  • May 21 - Hornet Orientation
  • May 31 - Campus Closed, Memorial Day
  • June 11 - Hornet Orientation
  • June 17 - Hornet Orientation
  • June 28 - Hornet Orientation
  • July 15 - Hornet Orientation
  • July 19 - Campus Closed, Juneteenth
  • Aug 12 - New Student Move-In
  • Aug 16 - First Day of Fall Classes

Enrollment + Hornet Orientation

Make it official! Enroll for classes with your academic advisor, then get all the need-to-know information about being a successful Hornet at Hornet Orientation.

Student Advising Center

Your advisor is an excellent resource. They'll help you enroll in classes, explore career options, connect you to campus resources and more.

Residential Life

Living on campus is an awesome part of the college experience! Visit the residential life website for more about what you need to know before coming to campus.

Memorial Union Bookstore

Hornet Textbook Bundle will ensure you receive all your course materials before the first day of class at a savings of 35-50% on the cost of course materials each term.

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FAFSA

We recommend everyone complete the FAFSA, even if you don't think you'll receive grants or take out loans. The FAFSA for the 2025-26 academic year is open!

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Office of Financial Aid

Financial aid can be complicated, but our staff will make navigating the FAFSA, loans, work study and scholarships easy.

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Student Billing Account

Take the time to get your student account set up so you can easily pay bills and set up payment options. You'll also find important dates and deadlines.

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Student self-service links

One-stop shop for access to your student profile, class information, grades, account information and enrollment verification. ESU Hornet Login required.

Contact Us

Admissions

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